Vittorio Comelli

Vittorio Comelli is a psychologist who specializes in caring for patients with cancer. He helps patients and their families cope with the challenges associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and end of life. He has particular interests in working with patients who have disabilities and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. He provides one-on-one care and facilitates support groups.

Comelli has conducted research on psychoanalytic treatment of gay men and approaches to issues of gay identity.

Comelli earned his doctor of psychology degree from Alliant International University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psycho-oncology and health psychology at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley.

Comelli served as assistant director of the UCSF Medical Student Well-Being Program for 13 years, creating numerous wellness services to improve students' mental health and ability to function in the medical world. He holds a volunteer faculty position in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where he supervises psychiatry residents. He also has a private psychotherapy practice in San Francisco, where he works with patients who have cancer or other chronic illnesses.

Outside of work, Comelli practices devotional yoga and maintains a regular spiritual practice. He enjoys socializing with friends, traveling and spending time in nature.